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JOB SUMMARYThe Payroll Specialist is responsible for processing biweekly payroll for multiple entities of Lehigh Valley Health Network. Perform moderately complex tasks and audit payroll records and reports. Respond to inquires from all levels of leaders and colleagues and interpret statutory regulations. Processing of payroll data inclusive of time entry, retroactive payment calculations, overtime calculations, wage deductions related to garnishments and payroll adjustments to ensure proper payment to colleagues. Prepare and publish reports from payroll. Works closely with department leaders to resolve all payroll issues regarding colleagues pay and payroll reports. Comply with current payroll practices and payroll accounting practices. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSReflects the job's main responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties performed. The essential functions listed below and % of time may vary between departments and locations, and are subject to change based on managementdiscretion and organizational needs.? Provides necessary reports from the Payroll system including Audit Payroll reports.10%? Analyzes, prepares, and maintains data in Payroll/HRIS such as deductions tax changes, garnishments, anddirect deposits.10%? Provides assistance and follow-up to employees and managers relating to pay policies, human resource policies,procedures, and documentation.10%? Analyzes payroll corrections submitted by managers to correctly pay employees.10%? Analyzes Personnel Actions for accuracy to ensure employees are paid correctly.10%? Processes Earnings Distribution splits, checks, retroactive payments for salary increases, and special payrequests.10%? Provides accurate information to various agencies concerning employee wage verification requests and WorkersCompensation forms.10%? Provides assistance and follow-up to employees and managers related to human resource policies.10%? Reviews audit reports for employees and timecard entries for shift, new hire, and termination reports ensuringemployees are paid for correct hours.10%? Reviews time records and ensures pay policies are applied and takes corrective actions to resolve errors andissues with managers and Human Resources.10%ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES? Analyzes payroll corrections submitted by managers to correctly pay employees.? Analyzes Personnel Actions for accuracy to ensure employees are paid correctly.? Inputs direct deposits and W-4's for all new hires including changes to existing employee information.? Processes Earnings Distribution splits, checks, retroactive payments for salary increases, and special pay requests.? Provides accurate information to various agencies concerning employee wage verification requests and WorkersCompensation forms.? Provides assistance and follow-up to employees and managers related to human resource policies.? Reviews audit reports for multiple employees, time card entries for shift, new hire, and termination reports ensuringemployees are paid for correct hours.? Reviews time records and ensures pay policies are applied and takes corrective actions to resolve errors and issueswith managers and Human Resources.QUALIFICATIONSThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education - Required? High School Diploma/GEDExperience - Required? 1 year of experience in payroll.Experience - Preferred? 2 years of experience in payroll.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required? Strong analytical skills? Effective verbal and written communication skills? Strong math and organizational skillsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities - Preferred? Proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, Lawson knowledge.
